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Opec again cuts 2024, 2025 oil demand growth forecasts
OPEC cut its forecast for global oil demand growth in 2024 and lowered its projection for next year on Tuesday (Nov 12), highlighting China, India and other regions, marking...
German chemicals giant Bayer cuts key target amid weedkiller woes
GERMAN chemicals giant Bayer cut its forecast for 2024 operating earnings on Tuesday (Nov 12), after a poor performance in its agrochemicals division hit quarterly profits. The group reported...
Ikea reports higher profit despite revenue hit from price cuts
INTER Ikea, the owner of the world’s biggest furniture brand, reported higher profits for 2024 thanks to lower interest payments, despite a sharp decline in revenues after it cut...
Fed’s implied message: Enjoy the rate cuts and market euphoria now, worry about tariffs and deficits later
Powell leaves door open to another cut in December, depending on the rate of inflation and if the labour market softens furtherTHE US Federal Reserve cut interest rates as...
Rivian reassures investors with cost cuts, green credit sales amid weak EV demand
RIVIAN said on Thursday (Nov 7) it was on track to turn a gross profit in the fourth quarter helped by cost cuts and a sharp increase in sales...
Audi plans thousands of job cuts outside production
GERMAN automaker Audi is looking to shrink its workforce in the medium term by cutting jobs outside of production, with thousands of positions at risk, the Manager Magazin reported...
Japan’s steelmaker JFE cuts annual profit forecast on slow local demand, slumping Asia market
JAPAN’S second-biggest steelmaker, JFE Holdings, lowered its forecast for annual net profit by 37 per cent, hit by slow demand for building materials at home and a slumping Asian...
Aramco cuts oil prices to Asia for December after Opec+ delay
SAUDI Arabia lowered oil prices for buyers in Asia for December after members of the Opec+, which includes the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries plus Russia and other...
